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Lead Operator - Extrusion Coating - D Shift
Transcendia
Richmond, USA
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
USD 2-2 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up, start up, operate, and shut down film extrusion lines safely and efficiently.
- Monitor and adjust processing parameters, including temperatures, pressures, screw speeds, haul-off speeds, air settings, and gauge control to maintain product quality.
- Perform product changeovers, material changes, and die cleanings with minimal downtime.
- Troubleshoot equipment, material, and process issues to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
- Inspect film for quality characteristics including gauge, width, appearance, strength, and customer-specific requirements.
- Accurately complete production reports, quality documentation, and downtime records.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate with maintenance on equipment repairs and major troubleshooting.
- Train and mentor Level I operators on machine operation, safety procedures, quality standards, and best practices.
- Assist supervisors in developing standardized operating procedures and work instructions.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and comply with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity, quality, and equipment uptime.
- Assist with new product trials and process development.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, maintenance, and team members regarding production status and equipment performance.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3–5+ years of film extrusion operating experience preferred.
- Advanced understanding of extrusion processes, polymers, resins, additives, and material handling.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot processing and equipment issues.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
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